Roper Technologies, Inc. $ROP Shares Sold by WP Advisors LLC

WP Advisors LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP) by 57.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 1,031 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,389 shares during the period. WP Advisors LLC’s holdings in Roper Technologies were worth $459,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Trust Co. of Vermont grew its holdings in Roper Technologies by 1.8% during the third quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 1,106 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $552,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares during the period. Hutchens & Kramer Investment Management Group LLC boosted its position in Roper Technologies by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Hutchens & Kramer Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,003 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $446,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its position in Roper Technologies by 1.0% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 2,236 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,115,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its position in Roper Technologies by 36.8% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 93 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Promus Capital LLC boosted its position in Roper Technologies by 1.5% during the third quarter. Promus Capital LLC now owns 1,640 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $818,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.31% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Roper Technologies

Here are the key news stories impacting Roper Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and AI tailwind — Roper reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.16 vs. $4.97 est. and revenue of $2.10B (+11%). Management said AI adoption is accelerating software demand, a growth theme investors favor. Roper Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast as AI demand boosts software sales
• Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 guidance — Roper bumped FY adjusted DEPS to $21.80–$22.05 (consensus ~21.37) and set Q2 DEPS at $5.25–$5.30 (roughly in line with consensus). Higher guidance supports valuation and signals underlying business momentum. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return and buybacks — Roper repurchased 4.3M shares (~$1.5B) in Q1 and the Board authorized an additional $3B in repurchases (remaining capacity reported ~$3.8B), which should support EPS per‑share accretion. Roper Technologies, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong cash generation but rising non‑GAAP adjustments — Operating cash flow and free cash flow rose (~+12% and +11%), supporting buybacks and M&A, though non‑GAAP adjustments (minority investment impacts) complicate GAAP comparability. Roper Technologies, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst views — Recent analyst notes and coverage remain split (buys and sells), with price targets varying widely; that mixed sentiment may limit immediate multiple expansion despite better guidance. How The Narrative On Roper Technologies (ROP) Is Shifting
• Negative Sentiment: Equity‑investment loss and higher interest expense — Q1 included a $167M pre‑tax loss tied to its minority stake (Indicor) and interest expense rose (~$99M), both weighing on GAAP results and signaling some balance‑sheet and volatility risk. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
• Negative Sentiment: Higher operating costs and leverage — SG&A increased year‑over‑year and long‑term debt rose materially (reflected in higher interest), which could pressure margins if organic momentum softens. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results

Roper Technologies Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ROP opened at $364.73 on Thursday. Roper Technologies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $313.07 and a 52 week high of $584.03. The company has a market cap of $37.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $349.90 and a 200-day simple moving average of $408.72.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.97 by $0.19. Roper Technologies had a return on equity of 10.99% and a net margin of 19.44%.The firm had revenue of $2.10 billion for the quarter. Roper Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 5.250-5.30 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 21.800-22.050 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 20.85 EPS for the current year.

Roper Technologies Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 6th were given a $0.91 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 6th. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. Roper Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 25.63%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Thomas Patrick Joyce, Jr. acquired 1,400 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $358.46 per share, with a total value of $501,844.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $501,844. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.80% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Citigroup decreased their target price on Roper Technologies from $575.00 to $450.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Melius Research downgraded Roper Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $479.00 target price on the stock. in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Robert W. Baird set a $550.00 price target on Roper Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial cut their price target on Roper Technologies from $650.00 to $550.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings cut Roper Technologies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $476.60.

Roper Technologies Profile

Roper Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: ROP) is a diversified technology company that acquires and manages businesses delivering specialized software, engineered products and data-driven analytics to niche markets. Its subsidiaries develop enterprise and cloud-based software, scientific and analytical instruments, industrial and medical devices, and other applied technologies designed to solve specific operational, regulatory and commercial challenges for customers. The company emphasizes recurring revenue streams from software licenses, subscriptions and service contracts alongside sales of hardware and instruments.

Roper operates a decentralized operating model in which acquired businesses retain entrepreneurial autonomy while benefiting from centralized capital allocation, legal and financial support.